Mechanical Engineer

$77,000 - $135,000/Yr

Integration Innovation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

i3 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support a unique and complex Army engineering effort located in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves providing high-level technical and engineering support, collaborating with government personnel and a diverse team of engineering professionals to achieve project goals and timelines. The position requires up to 10% travel and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions in collaboration with a technical team and progress those solutions from concept through implementation.
• Conduct analysis to support and substantiate design approaches.
• Generate test plans, technical reports, calculation packages, and presentations documenting the work performed.
• Present designs and technical supporting data to internal teammates and customers.
• Monitor operating parameters on production builds such as build times, early identification of defects, and material consumption rate.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical and build issues.
• Develop new hardware, software, and processes.
• Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of engineers.
• Work closely with Design Team on generation of design drawings, while providing oversight, review, and approval of drawings and system schematics.
• Perform failure analysis and investigations to identify and implement solutions.
• Provide engineering support for milestone reviews such as Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Assist in developing procurement documentation to support design efforts.
• Assist in the coordination with key vendors and/or suppliers.
• Assist in the management and organization of government furnished equipment (GFE).
• Review and mentorship of lower-level engineers if applicable.
• Travel approximately 10% to support the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable engineering area (mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, and engineering technology, etc.). Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the design and analysis of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the use of FEA software such as ABAQUS or ANSYS.
• Desired: Knowledge and/or experience in the use of CAD software including Solid Works, Inventor, and/or Creo.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software tools.
• Desired: Knowledge and/or experience of hardware installation and/or field checkout testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel to suppliers as required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Benefits

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares